About this role
The Role
As an EMT in Aurora, you're an essential half of a two-person crew, responding to 911 emergencies across Aurora and Hamilton County and handling interfacility and transfer calls. You'll deliver the full BLS scope — patient assessment, airway and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and CPR/AED — alongside your Paramedic partner, under Nebraska protocols and Medical Director standing orders, with the training and support to do the job right.
Location Aurora, Nebraska
Service Lines 911 emergency response + interfacility/transfer (IFT)
Schedule 48/96 rotation — 48 hours on, 96 hours off
Employment Type Full-Time and Part-Time openings
Reports To: EMS Director (Aurora)
What You'll Do
Respond promptly to 911 and transfer calls within the Aurora and Hamilton County service areaWork as an integral part of a two-person crew alongside a licensed ParamedicPerform patient assessments and deliver Basic Life Support care under Nebraska EMS protocols and Medical Director standing ordersProvide BLS interventions: airway management and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and spinal motion restrictionPerform high-quality CPR and operate an AED for cardiac arrest patients; assist the Paramedic with ALS interventions as directedSafely operate an emergency ambulance to and from scenes and receiving facilitiesComplete electronic patient care reports (ZOLL emsCharts) accurately and on timeConduct daily vehicle and equipment readiness checks; document in PSTrax and maintain BLS supply par levelsRestock and maintain unit supplies, cleanliness, and oxygen at established par levelsParticipate in QA/QI peer review and continuing educationTreat every patient, family member, and partner agency with professionalism and respectBenefits & Culture
Full-time positions include a full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and morePart-time positions offer flexible scheduling that works around your lifeA true 48/96 rotation that protects your days offModern tools in every unit — AT&T FirstNet device, ZOLL emsCharts, and our full technology stackPeer recognition through BonuslyReal room to grow — from EMT toward Paramedic, field training, and crew leadership Required Qualifications
BLS/EMT field experience in a 911 and/or transport settingCurrent National Registry (NREMT) certificationRoots in or genuine commitment to the Aurora / Hamilton County communityCurrent, valid Nebraska EMT licenseCurrent BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC)Valid driver's license with clean driving recordU.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred Qualifications
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) completionPHTLS or ITLS certificationFamiliarity with ZOLL emsCharts or a comparable ePCR platform All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.